Rating 82
Style Red
Variety
Vintage 2017
Appellation
Sonoma County
North Coast
California
USA
ABV 14.5%
Price $29.00  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2019-10-11

Perfect For

Backyard BBQs, Host/Hostess Gifting, Last Minute Wine Runs

Drink If You Like

Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec , Zinfandel

Foppiano Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 2017 Review

I am not sure this wine is all Pinot Noir. I feel like there is some Syrah in here, because the Pinot Noir part of the wine is masked with heat from high alcohol and general blackberry fruit. There is some hint of the grape in the soft, chewy texture but it is soon overwhelmed by said alcohol. If you like your Pinot Noir intense and boozy, this is for you. Maybe bring this to a backyard BBQ to match heavy protein like a thick cut steak, but not to a wine event.

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Foppiano Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 2017
I am not sure this wine is all Pinot Noir. I feel like there is some Syrah in here, because the Pinot Noir part of the wine is masked with heat from high alcohol and general blackberry fruit. There is some hint of the grape in the soft, chewy texture but it is soon overwhelmed by said alcohol. If you like your Pinot Noir intense and boozy, this is for you. Maybe bring this to a backyard BBQ to match heavy protein like a thick cut steak, but not to a wine event.

Reviewed On: 10-11-2019
82
POINTS
Foppiano Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 2017
I am not sure this wine is all Pinot Noir. I feel like there is some Syrah in here, because the Pinot Noir part of the wine is masked with heat from high alcohol and general blackberry fruit. There is some hint of the grape in the soft, chewy texture but it is soon overwhelmed by said alcohol. If you like your Pinot Noir intense and boozy, this is for you. Maybe bring this to a backyard BBQ to match heavy protein like a thick cut steak, but not to a wine event.

Reviewed On: 10-11-2019